MIHS PTSA News - March 17, 2024

3/11/2024 7:09 pm

MISD Parent Survey

The Mercer Island School District would like help collecting feedback from parents on MIHS summer school and on middle school and high school physical education classes.We are asking sixth through twelfth grade parents to complete a short PE Survey: Grades 6-12 Parent PE Survey

We are asking eighth through twelfth grade parents to complete a short Summer School Survey: Grades 8-12 Parent Summer School Survey

Seeking Nominations for the 2024-25 MIHS PTSA Board

PTSA Nominating Committee is now working to fill the following positions:

• Vice President or President Elect
• VP Operations including Co-VP
• VP Outreach
• Co-VP Advocacy
• Senior Activities Chair

If you are interested or know someone who would like to serve in one of these roles, please email Jaymee Lundin, Simren Datta, Christine Nakano at nominate@mihsptsa.org.

MIHS PTSA News - March 10, 2024

3/5/2024 4:51 pm

2024 MISF Spring for Schools Art Contest

There are only two more weeks left to submit your art work for this year's Spring for Schools Art Contest. This year's theme is "Your favorite thing about school". All art work must be submitted to the Mercer Island Schools Foundation office (in the Admin Building) no later than March 15.

Last Day to Order Your 2024 Grad Yard Sign is March 15th

Celebrate your MIHS class of 2024 senior in style with a grad yard sign for just $35. All orders due by March 15th with delivery to your yard in April. Click here for order info.

MIHS 2024-2025 Cheer Team Tryouts

If you are interested in trying out for the 2024-2025 MIHS Cheer Team, please attend our information meeting on March 13th at 6:30-7:30pm via Zoom! We will go over all the required paperwork, deadlines, the tryout process, and we can answer any questions you may have.

MIHS PTSA News - March 3, 2024

2/27/2024 5:32 pm

**Update** 2024-25 Course Selection Deadline Now March 6

The deadline for MIHS students to submit course selections has been moved to 4:00pm on Wednesday, March 6. Student cannot make requests after this time. Reach out to your administrator or school counselor for support if this updated due date creates a hardship.

Washington State High School and Beyond Plans (HSBP) Survey – Closes March 8th

High School and Beyond Plans (HSBP) are a state graduation requirement designed to support students’ career and college exploration throughout their secondary education experience. During the 2023 legislative session, Engrossed Second Substitute Bill (ESSB) 5243 concerning High School and Beyond Planning was passed and signed into law. This bill requires OSPI to facilitate a transition to a statewide universal online HSBP platform.

The initial review process is now complete and seven HSBP online platforms have been identified for school district adoption. Naviance (our current online HSBP) was not selected for this final list. Mercer Island SD WILL be adopting one of these 7 selected platforms. Your input is vital for this next step of the selection process by our state educational agency. Click here for survey. To learn more about HSBP, click here.

MIHS PTSA News - February 25, 2024

2/22/2024 7:47 pm

MISD Webinar on Health/PE Curriculum Review Feb. 27 @ 7p

Our district is conducting a curriculum review of the health and PE programs and offerings in middle school, high school, and summer school. At MIHS, this includes a review of in-building school-year programming, summer school offerings, and the directed athletics option that allows students to receive PE credit for after school sports participation, as well as the implications for student schedules if these options are changed or eliminated. Click here for more info and Zoom link.

MIHS Leadership Cultural Fair

Cultural Fair will be on March 16th from 6:00-8:00 pm to celebrate the diversity on Mercer Island! Booths will be hosted to represent different cultures, with some performances by students throughout the night. We will be requiring one interactive and one informative aspect to each cultural booth, and food was a popular choice for interactive aspects last year. Parents and students can sign up through the google form.

MIHS PTSA News - February 18, 2024

2/15/2024 8:01 pm

2024-25 Class Registration is Now Open

Time to start thinking about course registration for next year! Students should see that registration is open when they log into their Skyward accounts starting Feb. 16th. Registration closes March 8th so start early and take the time to review the courses and have discussions now. Counselors have been sitting in the front lobby to help answer questions. 

MISD Webinar on Health/PE Curriculum Review Feb. 27 @ 7p

Our district is conducting a curriculum review of the health and PE programs and offerings in middle school, high school, and summer school. At MIHS, this includes a review of in-building school-year programming, summer school offerings, and the directed athletics option that allows students to receive PE credit for after school sports participation, as well as the implications for student schedules if these options are changed or eliminated. Click here for more info and Zoom link.

MIHS Leadership Cultural Fair

Cultural Fair will be on March 16th from 6:00-8:00 pm to celebrate the diversity on Mercer Island! Booths will be hosted to represent different cultures, with some performances by students throughout the night. We will be requiring one interactive and one informative aspect to each cultural booth, and food was a popular choice for interactive aspects last year. Parents and students can sign up through the google form.

MIHS PTSA News - February 11, 2024

2/7/2024 8:01 pm

PTSA General Membership Meeting on February 12, 2024

Please join us for the MIHS PTSA General Membership Meeting, Monday, February 12, 2024 at 9:30 am in the Library Presentation Room. Our guest speaker will be Principal Nick Wold who will be presenting the school's Dance Culture! We will be gathering to vote on our nominees for the 2024 MIHS PTSA Nominating Committee, who will work together to assemble a slate of 2024-25 leaders for our board. Click her to join via Zoom.

Staff Appreciation - Lunar New Year Luncheon

The PTSA needs your help with our Year of the Dragon Lunar New Year Luncheon on Tuesday, February 13th. Our teachers and staff look forward to these lunches and are truly grateful for your contributions.

Take a moment and look through the Sign Up Genius and sign up to help. Please drop off items to the staff lounge by 10am on Tuesday February 13th.

MIHS PTSA News - February 4, 2024

2/2/2024 5:15 pm

Staff Appreciation - Lunar New Year Luncheon

The PTSA needs your help with our Year of the Dragon Lunar New Year Luncheon on Tuesday, February 13th. Our teachers and staff look forward to these lunches and are truly grateful for your contributions.

Take a moment and look through the Sign Up Genius and sign up to help. Please drop off items to the staff lounge by 10am on Tuesday February 13th.

2nd Annual BSU Dinner

The MIHS Black Student Union invites all student and families who identify as Black or African American to our 2nd annual BSU dinner at MIHS on February 7th from 6-9 pm. Please complete the event registration form for our food headcount. We look forward to seeing you!

MISD Hosting Budget and Human Resources Community Zoom Webinar

The Mercer Island School District is hosting a district Budget and Human Resources community Zoom webinar on Tuesday, February 6 from 6-7pm. The purpose of the webinar is to update our community on the current MISD budget, student enrollment, and staffing. Watch The Zoom Webinar

MIHS PTSA News - January 28, 2024

1/24/2024 8:21 pm

Want to Lear More About College and Career Readiness at MIHS?

MIHS offers a wide variety of college and career readiness courses. Check out this video to learn more and help inform what to register for in the upcoming school year.  

Send Love and Gratitude to An Educator

Make this Valentine's Day extra special for our amazing educators! Send a Valentine's card or Sweet Treat through this LINK. Donations must be received by midnight on Wednesday, February 7th, to ensure delivery to the schools by Monday, February 14. 

Local Levy for Schools Could Increase Under Proposed Legislation

A bill currently being considered by the Washington State Senate has the potential to increase funding for MISD, if passed. You can learn more about the bill here and watch the Committee hearing here. For those who wish to share their views on the bill, comments can be shared via this link.

MIHS PTSA News - January 21, 2024

1/17/2024 9:11 pm

Supporting Our Student Community Through the Counseling Department

The counseling department has reached out for support in collecting some items to help our student community! We know how important it is for a student to be well fed, well rested and comfortable when they come to school in order to feel and do their best. Click here and consider purchasing a few items to be dropped off at the front office for the Counseling Department by next week. If you have any questions, please direct them to president@mihsptsa.org. 

PTA Art Reflections Contest Winners and Awards Ceremony

Please join us on Monday March 4th, 5-7pm, in the IMS Commons to celebrate our MIHS artists! The evening will take the form of an art exhibition, and students will receive their respective awards. All friends and family are welcome. See the winners here.

MIHS PTSA News - January 14, 2024

1/12/2024 7:57 pm

Finals Week Snack Volunteers Needed

The MIHS PTSA wants to recognize our students’ hard work this first semester and provide some much-needed stress relief during Finals Week (delayed schedule). We need volunteers to distribute snacks Tuesday-Thursday 10:30-12:30p. If you would like to help, please click here to sign up.

Mercer Island High School Drama Production of Little Women 

Please join the MIHS Drama department as they perform Little Women, the loved and famous story by American author Lousia May Alcott. The four March daughters—Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy—continue to live in the hearts of readers, causing smiles and tears, triumph and tragedy as they grow up, fall in love and face life. This classic American tale will touch the hearts of young and old alike. Please visit the ticketing website to purchase tickets in advance. Cast/Crew list can be found here.  

Mercer Island Healthy Youth Forum

Today’s youth experience challenges and stress that are unique to this generation. In an effort to elevate the voices of Mercer Island youth and to learn ways to best support them, the City of Mercer Island Healthy Youth Initiative is hosting the annual MI Healthy Youth Forum on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 from 7:00PM-9:00PM at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center.